Question: At which of the following places “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” Campaign is started?
(a) Bangluru
(b) New Delhi
(c) Bhopal
(d) Jaipur
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On August 17th, 2017, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign at New Delhi.
- As part of the campaign, the ministry will undertake activities to create awareness among various stakeholders and encourage people to participate in combating air pollution.
- Addressing a gathering of about 800 children from schools of Delhi and NCR, the Minister impressed upon the children the importance of their contribution towards reducing pollution by not bursting harmful fire crackers during Diwali.
- He also administered a Pledge for a Green and Healthy Diwali to the gathering of students.
- The Pledge will be widely circulated to the schools/colleges and other educational institutions and the school administration will be requested to administer the said Pledge during their school assembly up to Diwali.
- Suggestion to celebrate this year’s Diwali by not buying fire crackers and instead of buying a gift, food items, or sweets for the poor and underprivileged children is also given.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170055
http://www.ucanindia.in/news/government-launches-campaign-for-pollutionfree-diwali/35371/daily
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=66629